Question

Identify the noun using the most suitable option:
Never tell a lie.
A)Common
B)Proper
C)Collective
D)Abstract

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘lie’ is neither an object nor a person.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 This question is about the various types of nouns.
There are ten types of nouns, but for this question let us understand the four given options.
A common noun is used to refer to people or things in general. E.g. girl, building etc. A proper noun is used to refer to a particular person, place or thing. E.g. Maria, London, Friday etc.
A collective noun is used to refer to groups of people or things. E.g. family, audience etc. An abstract noun is used to refer to ideas, requirements or qualities. E.g. integrity, love etc.
Let us take a look at each of the given options.
Option A, a common noun is incorrect as the underlined word is referring generally neither about a person nor about an object.
Option B, proper noun is incorrect as ‘lie’ is not talking in particular about anyone or anything.
Option C, collective noun is incorrect as ‘lie’ is not referring to anything in a group.
Option D, abstract noun is the correct answer as the underlined word, lie, does refer to an idea or a bad quality that a person can possess. It is not a particular, general or group of objects or people.

Note: It is essential to know the various types of nouns and have clarity regarding the same to answer such a question.